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I honor my father, who served in the Korean War. He died of cancer December 21, 1988 at 53 years old. He wasn't an easy dad to have, as he believed in a military style of discipline and growing up as a young man, there were many tough life lessons earned. He taught me what and who should be priority in my life, and I am proud to say, I carried out his orders he gave to me in the waning moments of his life to the letter. The wife and family that carried on after his passing are taken care of and will be as long as I am able.
I honor my cousin, who has just recently served and turned her life around by enlisting. She is a complete 180 of who she was and the values she lives her life with now makes for an astonishing change.
I honor my friends and their children who have served, as I have been fortunate that everyone has fulfilled their tours and came home safely.
I honor Sarge and VA Beach, and who amongst the insanity here, carry themselves in a manner that deserves respect. And any other members of the Roth Army who served our country, thank you.
Whether you agree with what happens, regardless, it takes special people to enlist and serve, and no matter the situation, deserve respect and best wishes for their safety and a return to their loved ones.
By Tania deLuzuriaga and Charles M. Sennott, Globe Staff | November 12, 2007
More than a dozen members of an antiwar veterans group were arrested yesterday as they protested the exclusion of their message from Boston's Veterans Day parade.
Members of Veterans for Peace lined up in front of a podium at City Hall Plaza holding antiwar placards, as color guards from Massachusetts military units and JROTC bands from across the state filed into Government Center for a ceremony, sponsored by the American Legion, to honor veterans after the parade. Some protesters wore gags, which they later said symbolized the fact that, while they were permitted to march in the parade, they were prevented from carrying signs opposing the war in Iraq.
"We were exercising our First Amendment rights," said Winston Warfield of Dorchester, a member of the group. "The First Amendment protects free speech, even when you don't agree with what's being said."
When Boston police asked the demonstrators to move from the front of the podium so that the Veterans Day services could continue, they refused. As the Boston Firemen's Band played The Marine Hymn, several protesters were placed in plastic handcuffs and led away.
"Our free speech and civil rights are being abridged here," said Nate Goldschlag, a Vietnam-era veteran who was among those standing in front of the podium. "We are veterans, too, and we should be allowed to express our opposition to this war."
American Legion officials declined to comment.
Boston police said that 18 people were arrested - 15 men and three women. All were charged with disturbing a lawful assembly of people.
"If the American people had ever known the truth about what we (the BCE) have done to this nation, we would be chased down in the streets and lynched." - Poppy Bush, 1992
A sincere thank you to all of the men and women who have dutifully served and continue to serve this country in times of war and peace. This day is yours, enjoy it with the pride and respect of a grateful country.
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